Fly Pattern of the Day- "X- Caddis"

X-Caddis

Hook: TMC 100 BL,Sz. 12-16 

Thread: Tan 8/0 

Tail: Amber Z-Lon 

Abdomen: Olive Superfine Dubbing 

Wing: Deer or Elk Hair

'Fly Pattern of the Day- "Purple Soft Hackle"

Purple Soft Hackle

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-18

Thread: Purple 8/0 or Silk

Wire: Lagartun Fine Silver

Hackle: Dun Hen 

Fly Tying At Charlies Flybox- Saturday 2/2/113

Join me on Saturday February 2nd at Charlie's Flybox as I present Fly Patterns of the Arkansas River.
I always Thank Charlie for asking a hack like me to tie for his customer and interested on lookers, as many of the others that tie on Saturday's are among the very best Colorado has to offer. 

Come down for a good time and I am sure some hecklers in the crowd.

Standing room only, from last years show, just kidding, paid folks from the street to look
interested.

Charlies Flybox

7513 Grandview

Old Town Arvada, CO 80002

Saturday February 2, 2013

Why Trout Lover the Lil Hollywood Hopper

What trout see in there cone of vision during the summer, when the dreaded Lil Hollywood Hopper

comes bobbing down the creek. One fatal rise and they are done. For more information on tying

this great hopper pattern go to Juan site www.hopperjuan.blogspot.com

In addition to his famous hopper his site features many nice tying videos.

2Wire Stoned Stonefly

Happy Sunday Fun-Day, enjoy your coffee and try the 2Wire Stoned.

2Wire Stoned Stonefly

Hook: Tmc 5262, Sz. 6

Thread: Uni Black 6/0

Bead: Black Tungsten

Tail: Olive Sili Legs

Abdomen: Med. Hot Yellow/ Black Wire

Thorax: Nature Spirit Golden Stone Dubbing

Wing Case: Mottled Black Thin Skin

Legs: Olive Sili Legs

Hackle Legs: Indian Hen

"Riders of the Storm: by C1

Riders on the Storm from Catch 1 Films on Vimeo.
A little Saturday saltwater short to have your coffee with. Enjoy the Doors, nice camera work and some Andros fishing.

New Ties for 2013

Just some new things I have been working on this winter.

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Golden Wire Stone"

Golden Wire Stone

Hook: TMC 5262, Sz. 6-12

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Black 6/0G

Abdomen: Hot Yellow/ Orange B/R Wire

Thorax: Nature Spirit Golden Stone Dubbing

Legs: Moddled Brown Indian hen

Wing Case: Largartun Flat Braid- Copper

Antenae: Olive Sili Leg

Tail: Olive Sili Leg

 

First Cover Shot

Special Thanks to Arkansas Valley Publishing for selecting several of my photo's

to grace the cover and inside pages of the Central Colorado Fishing Guide. Along

with my great friend Larry Freidricks aka Fishspotter, we were lucky enough to 

have a great deal of the local photo's. Special thanks to Paul Goetz for selecting 

our photo's

 

 Ms. Floatfisher is 'famous" again as she fishes a nice little run.

Photo of the Day- "Wyoming Skies"

"What the Dropper See's"

Have you have sat and drank your morning coffee and said to yourself, "I wonder what the dropper fly see's all day"? Now you know. The ass end of a great dry fly.

HAPPY FRIDAY

Cool Waters

Be careful if you are out there fishing right now, it is very dangerous getting to the river.

The ice shelves are very slick and dangerous, water is clear and deep. Just a little deceiving this

time of year, however, there are fish to be caught.

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Golden Stone in the Round"

"Golden Stone in the Round"

"Winter Spey" by quinn laSage

Winter Spey from Quinn LeSage on Vimeo.
This video is making want to get my spey rod back out and give it a try, it still very much intrigues me, however, I still very much suck at it. Well anyways, enjoy Quinn LeSage video- "Winter Spey", shot on location on the beautiful Missouri River.

Pattern of the Day- " Little Black Stone"

This pattern is a variant of Richard Strolis's Little Black Stone.

Little Black Stone

Hook: TMC 2303, Sz: 4-14

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Black to March

Legs: Black Sili Legs

Abdomen: Black Thread

Wire: B/R Copper Wire

Lead: .015- 6 turns under thorax

Thorax: Az. Synthetic Dubbing- Black

Wing Case: Copper Braid

"Hanging it Up For the Day"

Not a great day for the football teams yesterday. Some had it in the bag and are going to have an extended saltwater fishing season, and some are just did not show up to play in a divisional game.

Oh well, now I can get back to the things that matter, tying, putting the boat back togethers getting out to fish.

A Reflection at Warmer Times

Reflection of Wolf Creek Bridge in Craig, Mt. 

Photo of the Day- " Early Morning Agitation"

"Beetles and Mayflies" by troutification

Beetles & Mayflies from Troutification on Vimeo.
An nice video done by Troutification, entitled "Beetles and Mayflies". Some really footage shot, and some toads caught on beetles and mayflies. Always a nice break while the snow and ice are building outside.

Photo of the Day- "Surveying the River"

Looked like a nice day at the on-set, when putting on the waders. When showing up to the river

it was a different story, ice was everywhere.  Sure was nice to find the sun though.

TRICO SUNDAY

Sunday Funday brought to you by Floatfisher. Sit at the bench and tie one on today.

Photo of the Day- "Schwinn Grip and Grin"

 A little throw back to yesteryear. When the Schwinn was the ride to have. Still shows

pretty nice when the kick stand is spread and posing.

Pattern of the Day- "Silvey's B/H Pupa Variant"

Silvey's Bead Head Pupa Variant

Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 14,16

Thread: Color to Match- 8/0

Body: Pearl Core Braid- Brown/ Tan/ Olive

Legs: Brown/ Tan / Olive Marabou

Thorax: Spikey Dubbing to match

Hackle: Indian Hen

Photo of the Day- "Stimi and Caddis"

ART WEDNESDAY- "FLY SKETCH" by Joe Ozzy

fly sketch from joeozzy on Vimeo.
Let's mix it up a little today with a little art from Joe Ozzy, enjoy his "Fly Sketch". I have seen it posted several other places and think it is just cool how talented all these folks are out in the world. In just a couple of minutes, POOF, you have a new wall hanging. Just love it!!

Happy 2013 from Floatfisher

A few glasses were lifted to toast a great 2012 and many great things it offered Ms. Floatfisher and I. 

Once again, we crested the 75 day fishing mark with many great days of fishing. Many days were spent on / off the rivers with friends and family, and then,  capped off with a 

remarkable trip to Montana, to enjoy all the fine folks, rivers and sights. 

As we embark on a new year, we look forward to a milestone birthday for one of us, which should provide another stellar fishing opportunity, somewhere. We have many new rivers to float in our new 

boat that was acquired in July.

2013 will definitely mean more fishing for cut ties, our favorite

Christ, did I mention, that we have over 5000 grape slushes to fish with this year. I know fish will love

purple this year. Just wait and see.

Just when you thought the "Tug is the Drug", Suckers need loving too. 

As the sun has set on 2012, let us begin 2013 in grand fashion.